Senate Bill 2800 Summary

• Establishes the "Mississippi Conveyance Safety Act" to set minimum safety standards for elevators, escalators, moving walks, platform lifts, dumbwaiters, and related conveyance equipment in buildings and structures.

• Requires licensing of elevator contractors, mechanics, and inspectors by the Commissioner of Insurance, with biennial renewal and continuing education requirements of at least 8 hours per renewal period.

• Mandates registration of all existing conveyances by December 31, 2014, and requires property owners to obtain annual inspection certificates and hire licensed inspectors to conduct inspections and tests in compliance with applicable safety codes.

• Requires permits before erection, construction, installation, or alteration of conveyances, with permits issued only to licensed elevator contractors; permits expire after 6 months if work is not commenced.

• Creates the "Mississippi Elevator and Conveyance Fund" to be funded by license fees and penalties, with monies used to defray administrative costs; establishes civil and criminal penalties for violations, with fines up to $1,500 for violations by owners or lessees.